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AG03 XLD

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

127,947 mi
Last recorded127,947 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 XLD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 127,947 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 125,513 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 123,421 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 123,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 120,100 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 116,538 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 113,190 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 113,188 miles

Fuel hose leaking Hose to under bonnet low pressure fuel pump. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 109,780 miles

Centre exhaust shield loose

Fail 30 Jul 2020 109,780 miles

Centre exhaust shield loose

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 107,778 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 102,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 98,870 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 94,438 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 91,715 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 87,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 82,368 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 82,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2012 75,508 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 69,704 miles

Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of steering components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 69,697 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of steering components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 61,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 52,929 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 45,067 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 39,261 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 28,835 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 75?

Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,824
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
103,127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82,341
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,066
Registration plate lamp not working 33,396
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27,329
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AG03 XLD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2003 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 68,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 75 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AG03 XLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AG03 XLD registered?

AG03 XLD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 August 2003.

Is AG03 XLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG03 XLD shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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